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Enlarged Prostate

Urologist showing a model of a prostate to an elderly patient who suffers from an enlarged prostate.

An enlarged prostate, medically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition in aging men. It occurs when the prostate gland grows and presses against the urethra, causing urinary problems. While not cancerous, BPH can significantly affect quality of life. Fortunately, many effective treatments are available to reduce symptoms and improve bladder function.

Frequent or urgent need to urinate
Weak or interrupted urine stream
Difficulty starting urination
Feeling like the bladder isn’t empty
Waking frequently at night to urinate (nocturia)
Dribbling at the end of urination

Medications such as alpha-blockers or 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Minimally invasive procedures like UroLift® or Rezūm™
Surgical options for severe cases (e.g., TURP)
Lifestyle adjustments: reducing caffeine/alcohol, bladder training
Regular monitoring for prostate growth and symptom progression

Natural hormonal changes with aging
Family history of prostate problems
Obesity or sedentary lifestyle
Diabetes or heart disease
Use of certain medications (e.g., decongestants)

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Symptoms

Frequent or urgent need to urinate
Weak or interrupted urine stream
Difficulty starting urination
Feeling like the bladder isn’t empty
Waking frequently at night to urinate (nocturia)
Dribbling at the end of urination

Causes

Natural hormonal changes with aging
Family history of prostate problems
Obesity or sedentary lifestyle
Diabetes or heart disease
Use of certain medications (e.g., decongestants)

Treatments

Medications such as alpha-blockers or 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Minimally invasive procedures like UroLift® or Rezūm™
Surgical options for severe cases (e.g., TURP)
Lifestyle adjustments: reducing caffeine/alcohol, bladder training
Regular monitoring for prostate growth and symptom progression

Specialties That Treat This Condition

Urology

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Primary Care

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